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Pond skaters use surface tension to "walk" on water. They're legs are covered in fine hairs that are super sensitive and repel water. The hairs sense vibrations and ripples on the water's surface. The pond skater then uses these ripples to walk across the water surface.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe molecules of water experience ionic and hydrogen bonding, they are attracted together at the molecular level. As a result of this cohesion, the molecules form a film on the surface. This phenomenon, called surface tension, allows the water to support certain objects with enough surface area, such as the legs of the insect in question. Essentially, it walks on the film of cohesive water molecules.
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∙ 13y agoPond Skaters can 'walk' on top of the water because their bodyweight isn't enough to break the surface tension of the water, thus allowing them to 'walk' on water.
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∙ 14y agoSurface tension, like a skin on the water.
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∙ 11y agoThey are able to walk on water surface
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∙ 14y agoit glides
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What insects do pond skaters eat?
a toad will eat a pond skater
What does pond skaters eat?
Mainly spiders and other insects that fall into the water
What group is a pond-skater in?
The Pond Skater is part of the Gerridae family, a group of organisms that live on the surface of the water. there are around 500 insects in this family that could be known as water striders, water bugs, magic bugs, pond skaters, skaters,skimmers, water scooters, water skaters, water skeeters, water skimmers, water skippers or Jesus bugs. Jay Sanga
Is bugs a scientific name?
Yes. The word "bug" in science refers to insects in the suborder heteroptera. These are insects with sucking mouthparts that include assassin bugs, bedbugs, stink bugs, water boatmen, and pond skaters.
How do pond skaters stay afloat?
The water tension keeps them from sinking
How do water skaters walk on water?
Pond Skaters can 'walk' on top of the water because their bodyweight isn't enough to break the surface tension of the water, thus allowing them to 'walk' on water.
What animals eat a pond skater?
Like Most Sports....Pond Skaters eat food that keep them in shape. Such as Fruits, Vegetables, ETC. and Drinks like water, Healthy Juice, and sometimes Hot Choclate to keep them warm.
Do small fish in a pond eat insects?
Yes, often you will see fish jump at the water when it is raining because they think their are insects on the suface
How pond skaters protect itself?
It walks away or scoots away on the water to get away.
Where is a pond skaters found?
Pond Skaters have several common names. Water Striders is one other example. With a scientific name of Gerridae, they are found walking on the surface tension of stagnant or placid ponds.
Are water skippers detrimental to a fish pond?
No, they only eat very small insects that fall onto the surface.
Do pond skaters eat algae?
No
